Link, Toe: Installation
- Install the toe link (3) into its mounting bracket and "U" channel on frame of vehicle.
- Install the toe link cam bolt and nut (1, 8). Do not tighten bolt at this time.
- Install the toe link (3) into mounting hole on knuckle (7). Install a NEW nut on toe link stud. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
- Install plastic appearance cap on toe link stud.
- Install the parking brake caliper (5) Refer to CALIPER, PARKING BRAKE, INSTALLATION .
- Attach the wheel speed sensor retainer (2) to the parking brake cable.
- Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Lower vehicle.
- Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist.NOTE:
On models equipped with six piston calipers the calipers need to be unbolted from the knuckle and hung out of the way so that the suspension height stands can be installed correctly.
- Remove tire and wheels assemblies and install (special tool #9096, Height Stands, Suspension) (1) onto the hub and bearing assembly (2) and tighten to the proper specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Set vehicle to curb height. Refer to CURB HEIGHT MEASUREMENT .
- Tighten toe link to knuckle mounting nut to the proper specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten the toe link cam bolt and nut to the proper specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .NOTE:
On models equipped with six piston calipers the calipers need to be reinstalled onto the knuckle and tighten the two mounting bolts to the proper specifications. Refer to BRAKE FASTENER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the special tool and install wheel and tire assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Perform wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
- Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation.